Safety regulator, JT USA Inc. Announce Recall of Proteus Paint Ball Masks
Recall 01197 · Jul 13, 2001 · JT USA Inc.
4,000
units affected
4,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01197
- Date
- Jul 13, 2001
- Company
- JT USA Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Product
- Proteus paintball mask
- Product type
- Paintball Equipment & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The Proteus mask, used for protection during paintball combat, is made up of a Spectra goggle, visor and facemask, which includes ear covers and a strap. Model number 50085090201 includes a cooling fan. Model number 50105090201 does not include a fan. The model numbers are written on the packaging. Both masks are gray with clear plastic ear covers. Only masks with clear ear covers are part of the recall.
What can happen
The plastic facemask could crack around the ear cover, when hit by a paint ball. This could allow the facemask to come off, exposing consumers to eye injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these masks immediately, and return them to JT USA for a free replacement mask.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- JT USA has received one report of a mask breaking around the ear cover. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Paintball equipment stores sold these masks nationwide, from March 2001 through May 2001, for between $110 and $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled proteus paintball mask?
Consumers should stop using these masks immediately, and return them to JT USA for a free replacement mask.
What is the hazard?
The plastic facemask could crack around the ear cover, when hit by a paint ball. This could allow the facemask to come off, exposing consumers to eye injuries.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.